The Chechen Identity: between social movement and identity makers

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The research paper explores the construction of Chechen identity through two distinct patterns: discursive social practices and narrative histories influenced by political discourses. It highlights how identity formation can be manipulated for specific political ends, raising concerns about the risks of identity being co-opted by those in power. Additionally, the findings challenge Samuel Huntington's Clash of Civilizations thesis, arguing that the Chechen conflict is unique and cannot be generalized within broader cultural clashes due to the distinctiveness of Chechen culture.